About Us
Our Mission
The mission of N-STEP Dance Center is to create a love of dance in every student while creating an environment that is more than just “another dance studio.” With a combination of special programs, classes and events we strive to be your first choice in dance education for the whole family.
Miss Albertine
Owner/ Executive Director
I have believed in the N-Step family since its beginning and as the owner of N-Step Dance Center, I plan to work hard and give 150% to make a warm & caring environment while fostering your child’s love of dance. I have been married for 29 years, have four children and been caring for the elderly for nearly three decades. I love our dancers and watching them perform is my greatest joy.
Miss Jackie
Jackie began dancing at the age of two and knew from the start it would be a lifelong passion that she wanted to pursue. She has been dancing for over 22 years and has been sharing her love of dance around New England for over 7 years. Jackie grew up dancing competitively at N-Step Dance and was trained in a variety of styles such as tap, hip hop, contemporary, jazz, ballet, and musical theater. From there she went on to get her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University. While she attended SNHU, she was a valued member of both their performance and competition dance teams where she was able to compete at collegiate nationals and choreograph for their team. She was also a member of Touché Taps, a tap company under the direction of Shaina Schwartz, where she was able to train, dance, and perform throughout New England.
She loves to choreograph and teaches at many studios throughout NH where she spreads her love of dancing. Throughout her years of teaching, her choreography has won IDA nominations, numerous special awards, and choreography awards. Jackie travels to Los Angeles often to continue her dance education by taking dance classes and training with some of the best choreographers. She loves getting inspired and bringing back her experiences to her students. A fun fact about her is that her dream is to be a backup dancer or be in music videos!
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Miss Ally
Miss Ally began dancing at the age of 2 at N-Step Dance Center! She has been dancing for almost 18 years and is excited to start her third year as a teacher at N-step!! Miss Ally grew up dancing competitively with N-Step for many years and was trained in the styles of Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Musical Theater and Pointe. During her time as competitive dancer, Ally received many high score placements and title awards.
She is currently in her Senior year at Keene State College, majoring in Dance and Psychology. At Keene State College she trained in Modern, House, Ballet, and Choreography. She is eager to audition for companies and continue dancing and teaching after college. When not in the studio Miss Ally enjoys kayaking, paint by number, watching sunsets, and spending time with her friends and family. She cannot wait for another season of inspiring young, and passionate learners!
Miss Samantha
Samantha has been dancing since she was 13 years old, and was a part of the N-Step competition team for four years! She has trained in many styles such as ballet, jazz, contemporary, and musical theater.
Samantha currently works at a childcare center as a full time infant teacher. A fun fact about Samantha is that she has acted in over 15 musicals. She loves the theatre! She is very excited for her second year of teaching dance and cannot wait to watch her students learn and grow.
Miss Kennedy
Miss Kennedy has been dancing since she was 3 years old, and was a student at N-Step for over 6 years! Miss Kennedy was a part of the competition team at N-Step Dance where she trained in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, and Musical Theater. Miss Kennedy has taken a plethora of dance classes from different instructors throughout her time at N-Step as well as in college! She is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, with a Bachelor’s of Art degree in Psychology. Miss Kennedy is also known as Miss Berry at Pinkerton Academy where she is a Case Coordinator/ Special Education teacher. She is currently taking classes toward her school teaching certification! Dance is a vital part of Miss Kennedy’s life and nothing brings her more joy than performing on stage as well as watching others do the same!
Miss Brynn
Brynn began dancing at age 2. She has danced for 16 years, the last 5 being competitive, and is now continuing her 3rd year of teaching! She is super excited to continue teaching and loves working with the kids! She has received many awards and enjoys performing on stage, along with cheering on the kids! Miss Brynn teaches many styles, some of her favorites being tap and lyrical! She recently has just finished her freshman year of nursing school at Rivier University and is ready to start back in the fall! Miss Brynn is super excited for this upcoming year and truly enjoys every moment of teaching with her kids!
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Miss Meghan
Meghan began her dance training with Patricia Lavoie, at age 12. She performed in many classical ballets with Southern New Hampshire Youth Ballet. She also trained locally with Doreen Caferella, and Judy Koeckhovan. Meghan was also very privileged to have had the opportunity to study ballet at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet where she studied with Patricia Sorrell, Raphael Grigorian, Alan Hineline, and Richard Cook as well as attended American Academy of Ballet where she had the honor of being taught by David Howard, Tricia Brown, John Meehan, Stephanie Saland, and Susan Jaffe, and was asked by Stephanie Saland to perform in the Balanchine work Divertimento #15.
Meghan studied towards a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts program at Shenandoah University focusing in Dance Performance, where she studied modern dance with Ting Yu Chen and Sharon Butcher, and Jazz with Alan Arnett. She later transferred to Pointe Park.
Meghan was invited to teach for Discover Dance, a non-profit in Nashua which provides dance classes to children in Title 1 schools in the city. This is when Meghan discovered her love of teaching and choreographing. She feels very strongly in sharing correct ballet technique, to make the art of all dance forms stronger, and holds a strong belief that anybody can dance. Meghan is a proponent of a more body positive approach to ballet. Meghan has taught Ballet locally for the last decade and it is her passion!
Meghan is also a proud company artist with Saving Grace Dance ensemble, a local Modern Dance and Contemporary Ballet company. She has had the exciting opportunity to perform at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as well as with many local companies from around New England.
She is very excited to be joining the N-Step faculty and to share her love of ballet with this beautiful group of dancers!